MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.205/50r17
Obligatory mirror unit damaged but secure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear exhaust bracket/mounting broken but exhaust supported
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.205/50r17
Obligatory mirror unit damaged but secure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear exhaust bracket/mounting broken but exhaust supported
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
exhaust shield adrift
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
exhaust shield adrift
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP05 VAM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP05 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YP05 VAM registered?
YP05 VAM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is YP05 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP05 VAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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